Robert Borland

Broschiertes Buch

Border Raids and Reivers

the Troubled Anglo-Scottish Borderlands During the 13th to 16th Centuries

Beschreibung

Blood and fire on the wild borderland During the Middle Ages the Kingdoms of England and Scotland were frequently at war and even in times of peace the relationship between the two nations was an uneasy one rife with understandable antipathy. It was inevitable that it would be along the borderline, in the furthest North of England and most southern Scotland, where old enemies faced each other with little to divide them that the peace would be most fragile and often broken. This was a wild country controlled by powerful families on both sides of national lines that bred a hard people equal to its demands. This was the country of the blood feud, the lightning raid and the flame and blade in the night. The Reivers-reckoned to be the finest light cavalry of their day led by daring captains expert in their trade- raided in pursuit of property, cattle, vengeance and were often less than particular who-or what nationality- their victims were particularly if they were unprotected by powerful allies or lacked the security of a stout stone Peel tower. This is an in depth and serious history of these troubled times which lasted until the end of the 16th century and an essential reference source for the subject. Available in soft cover and hard back with dust jacket.

Autor

Robert Borland is an author specializing in the historical narratives of the Anglo-Scottish borders, with a keen interest in the tumultuous period known for its border reivers and raids. His work "Border Raids and Reivers" is a testament to his deep dive into the lawless era that spanned from the late 13th to the early 17th centuries, a time when loyalty to clan outweighed that to crown or country. Borland's meticulous research offers readers a detailed glimpse into the lives of the border families, their feuds, and the socio-political turmoil that characterized the Anglo-Scottish relationship of the time. His writing is marked by a scholarly yet accessible approach, melding the rigor of academic research with the narrative drive of storied historiography, making it engaging for both historians and general readers alike. His literary style often employs vivid descriptions and a careful reconstruction of historical events, shedding light on a complex era that has shaped the identity of the borderlands. Borland is celebrated for bringing clarity to the folklore and factual history of a region riddled with conflict and for encapsulating the essence of the reiver spirit in his well-received historical accounts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LEONAUR
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Juli 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9780857062154
• ISBN-10: 0857062158
• Artikelnr.: 30885097